2004 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual - Page 157

STARTING AND OPERATING 157 NV244 Transfer Case Operating Information / Precautions The NV244 is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch, which is located on the instrument panel. The NV244 transfer case provides 4 mode positions Normal all wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive low range, and neutral. This transfer case is equipped with an inter-axle differential that allows driving the vehicle in the normal all wheel drive position (AWD) at all times on any given road surface, including dry hard surfaced roads. The AWD mode allows the front and rear wheels to rotate at different speeds. This eliminates driveline binding and component wear normally associated with driving the vehicle in the 4HI position on dry hard surfaced roads. This feature provides the safety, security, and convenience of operating in all wheel drive at all times regardless of road conditions. When additional traction is required, the 4HI and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together through the transfer case inter-axle differential and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to these positions. The 4HI and 4LO positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4HI and 4LO positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components. The transfer case Neutral (N) position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is to be used for recreational towing only. (See Recreational Towing section for specific procedures on shifting into and out of Neutral (N). Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights Transfer case position indicator lights are located on the Four-Wheel-Drive Control Switch, found on your instrument panel, and indicate the current and desired transfer 5